Word
enthralling
Phoneticsen·thralling
UK/ɛnθɹˈɔːlɪŋ/
Definition
adj. so interesting or exciting that you cannot stop watching, reading, or listening.
adj. holding complete attention through intense interest, excitement, or suspense; describing a story, performance, or experience that is difficult to turn away from.
Examples
“The book is so enthralling that I cannot put it down.”
“The museum guide tells such an enthralling story about the shipwreck that visitors forget to take photos.”
“Her enthralling account of crossing the desert alone held the audience silent, blending vivid detail with quiet moments of fear and doubt.”
Examples
simple
“The book is so enthralling that I cannot put it down.”
contextual
“The museum guide tells such an enthralling story about the shipwreck that visitors forget to take photos.”
complex
“Her enthralling account of crossing the desert alone held the audience silent, blending vivid detail with quiet moments of fear and doubt.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “enthralling” in context.
Verb
01. consider enthralling
“Many students consider her storytelling enthralling and inspirational.”
verb + adj
02. find enthralling
“Even reluctant readers will find this mystery novel enthralling.”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. absolutely enthralling
“Critics described the new spy thriller as absolutely enthralling.”
adv + adj
Noun
04. enthralling match
“Fans witnessed an enthralling match that ended in extra time.”
adj + noun
05. enthralling novel
“This enthralling novel keeps you guessing until the final page.”
adj + noun
06. enthralling performance
“The orchestra gave an enthralling performance last night.”
adj + noun
07. enthralling tale
“The memoir is an enthralling tale of courage and survival.”
adj + noun
08. an absolutely enthralling read
“This biography of Marie Curie is an absolutely enthralling read.”
09. an enthralling tale of survival
“The film tells an enthralling tale of survival in the Arctic.”
10. deliver an enthralling performance
“The young cast delivers an enthralling performance every evening.”
11. enthralling from start to finish
“The championship final was enthralling from start to finish.”
12. find the finale enthralling
“Viewers around the world found the finale enthralling.”
Real-World Examples
“Declan Rice's header deep in stoppage time sealed an enthralling 4-3 victory for Arsenal at lowly Luton Town to send them five points clear at the top of the Premier League on Tuesday.” “Manchester City head into the first international break three points clear at the top of the Premier League after Antoine Semenyo's double helped secure an enthralling 5-3 home win over Sunderland, for whom Brian Brobbey grabbed a hat-trick, on Sunday.” “Usyk retained his WBA (Super), WBO and WBC world heavyweight titles by unanimous decision against Britain's Tyson Fury to remain undefeated after an enthralling clash in an electric atmosphere at the Kingdom Arena on Saturday.” Synonyms
Antonyms
Word family
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Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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